1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION (SPECIFIC)
Area of Ministry: CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
I.
General Information (Please print)
Name
Date____________
Home Phone
Work Phone
Address
City
State
Age
15-19
E-Mail
Zip
20-29
30-49
50-69 Over 70
Cell Phone
Birth Date
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Marital Status:
Single
Married, how long?_________
Separated
Divorced, what year _________
If married, is this your first marriage? Yes No
If married, is your spouse in agreement with your becoming a volunteer?
Yes
No
Do you have any children?
II.
Yes
No If yes, how many?_____ Ages?____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Church Information
Are you born again? Yes
No
If yes, how long?
Less than a yr.
1-2 yrs.
3-5 yrs.
More than 5 yrs.
Are you a member of Cottonwood Christian Center? (have completed Membership Classes) Yes
If yes, how long?
Less than a yr.
1- 2 yrs.
3 - 5 yrs.
More than 5 yrs.
If no, are you attending Membership Classes?
Yes No Number of Classes completed______
No
Are you filled with the Holy Spirit according to Acts 2:4?
Yes
No
Do you tithe according to the biblical principle in Malachi 3?
Yes
No
III.
Tenets of Faith
Do you agree and adhere to Cottonwood’s doctrine and tenets of faith?
Yes No
I believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons; God the Father, God the Son, and
God the Holy Spirit.
I believe in the deity of Our Lord Jesus Christ; in His virgin birth; and in His bodily resurrection.
I believe the Bible to be the inspired and infallible Word of God.
I believe in salvation by grace through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
I believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in other tongues as a
subsequent gift to salvation.
I believe in the spiritual unity of believers in Our Lord Jesus Christ.
I believe in the provision of bodily healing in the atoning work of Jesus our Savior.
I believe in the return of the Lord Jesus Christ and the resurrection of both the saved and the lost, the
saved unto eternal life, living eternally in the presence of God, and the lost unto eternal damnation
without further opportunity of repentance.
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IV.
Personal Information:
Please understand the personal nature of the following questions. It
is in the best interest of the care of the church to know the background of those who wish to serve in
various capacities.
Do you have any physical or mental handicaps or conditions, which prevent you from performing certain types of
activities? If yes, please explain:
Yes
No
Do you have a current driver’s license?
If yes, please state your driver’s license number, classification and state:
Yes
No
Have you ever been convicted of a traffic offense (other than speeding)?
If yes, please list all convictions for the past five years?
Yes
No
Do you have any outstanding warrants?
Yes
No
Have you ever been convicted of assault?
If yes, please explain:
Yes
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
If yes, please explain:
Yes
No
Are you currently involved in a lawsuit or pending litigation?
If yes, please explain:
Yes
No
Have you ever had any form of professional counseling?
If yes, please explain:
Yes
No
Have you ever been physically or sexually abused?
If yes, please explain:
Yes
No
Have you ever been accused or convicted of child abuse or child molestation?
If yes, please explain:
Yes
No
Are you currently on medication or prescription drugs?
Yes
No
Are you currently using illegal drugs?
Yes
No
Have you ever gone through treatment for alcohol use?
If yes, please explain:
Yes
No
Are you involved in any sexual activity outside of marriage?
Yes
No
Do you agree that all sexual activity that is outside of marriage is forbidden by Scripture?
Yes
No
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V.
Church/Ministry References
Please list any churches and/or ministries you have participated in within the last five (5) years, and in what
capacity you have served. Please include any ministries you have or are currently involved in at Cottonwood as
well.
Name of Church/Ministry
Contact Person’s Name &
Area of Ministry
What Dates?
Phone Number
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VI.
Service Requirements
All volunteers are requested to make a one year commitment.
All volunteers are expected to conform and comply with the following:
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Be in agreement with Cottonwood Christian Center’s tenets of faith and vision, loyal and respectful to
the Pastors and leadership, faithful in the work of the ministry, and live an upright Christian life.
Be a member of Cottonwood Christian Center (have completed Membership Classes).
Advise Cottonwood immediately of any change of address or telephone number.
Attend all meetings and workshops applicable to your position.
Regularly attend church services (at least once per week unless out of town).
Arrive at the time established by your department (typically, at least 30 minutes before the scheduled
activity commences).
Give notice as soon as possible to your department leader if you are going to be absent from a
scheduled activity. If you intend to resign your position please give at least a 30-day advance notice.
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VII.
Personal References: Please list two personal references:
1. Name ______________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________
City _______________ State _______________ Zip _________________
Phone Number _______________________________________________
2. Name ______________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________
City _______________ State _______________ Zip _________________
Phone Number _______________________________________________
VIII. Please mark the area with which you would prefer to work.
(List 1st and 2nd Choices)
Nursery (Birth – 23 months)
_____
Toddlers (ages 2 & 3)
_____
Kinder (age 4 – Kindergarten)
_____
Elementary 1st – 6th Grade
_____
Special Needs
_____
Registration/Greeters
_____
Administrative/Weekday Support Team
_____
Media & Audio/Visual Support Team
_____
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IX.
Release and Agreement
I hereby authorize any references listed above to provide Cottonwood Christian Center with any and all
information (including opinions) that they may have with regard to my fitness for the intended position. I
release all such references from any liability for furnishing such information to Cottonwood, provided they
do so in good faith and without malice. I also waive any right I may have to inspect references provided to
Cottonwood on my behalf.
Should my application be accepted, I agree to be bound by the Bylaws and policies of Cottonwood and to
refrain from any unscriptural conduct in the performance of my services or duties at Cottonwood.
I certify that the answers given by me, in this Volunteer Application are true and correct.
I authorize the entities and individuals named in this Application to give relevant information regarding my
application, including but not limited to, my employment history, work habits and educational achievements.
Signed:
Date:
For Cottonwood use Only
Date Application Received: __________
Date References Verified: _________
Date Application Approved:___________ Date Application Denied:_____________
Application Reviewed by:
Department Leader__________________________
Approved
Cottonwood Staff Dept. Leader____________________________
Denied
Approved
Denied
Comments:
Date Applicant Notified:______________ Start Date:__________________
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